Karthick Selvam

Education

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  University of Stuttgart

  2012 - 2017

  Dr.-Ing Computational Fluid Dynamics, Experimental thermo-fluid-dynamics 10, Summa Cum Laude

  Activities and Societies: 1. Did PhD with the DAAD PhD Fellowship awarded by the German Government 2. Sports: Beach Volleyball, Badminton, Cycling 3. Particle Image Velocimetry Certification Course at DLR Göttingen (Germany) in 2013 4. Research Presentations at CFD Verbund in Otterfing (Germany) during 2014 - 2017 5. International Conference Presentations: ICAPP (2014, USA), KTG (2014 & 2015, Germany), CFNC (2015, Spain), NURETH (2016, USA) During PhD, I conducted experimental & CFD research on thermal fatigue in mixing tees up to 80 bar and 240°C, simulating power plant conditions. Utilized advanced instrumentation, including particle image velocimetry, laser-induced fluorescence, and wire mesh sensors, to analyze velocity and temperature distributions. Carried out CFD research using the 3D-large eddy simulations (3D-LES) model using ANSYS CFX & FLUENT, with mesh size up to 100 million nodes on the HLRS Supercomputing Cluster in… Show more During PhD, I conducted experimental & CFD research on thermal fatigue in mixing tees up to 80 bar and 240°C, simulating power plant conditions. Utilized advanced instrumentation, including particle image velocimetry, laser-induced fluorescence, and wire mesh sensors, to analyze velocity and temperature distributions. Carried out CFD research using the 3D-large eddy simulations (3D-LES) model using ANSYS CFX & FLUENT, with mesh size up to 100 million nodes on the HLRS Supercomputing Cluster in Stuttgart to validate experimental data.I mentored Master’s students, delivered lectures on lab equipment, and published research in journals such as Nuclear Engineering and Design and the International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow. I presented at international conferences in Germany, Spain, and the USA, receiving awards for best presentations. I led collaborations with ETH Zurich to develop novel instrumentation prototypes. I successfully defended my PhD in 2017 with summa cum laude honors. Show less

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  College of Engineering, Guindy

  2005 - 2009

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Mechanical Engineering 7.21

  Activities and Societies: 1. National Cadet Corps (Navy) 2. Society of Automotive Engineers (India) 3. Coordinator of cultural and departmental technical symposiums 4. Industry outreach activities to obtain sponsorships for technical workshops I gained a comprehensive foundation in subjects such as Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Design and Manufacturing, and Turbo Machinery, complemented by advanced coursework in Finite Element Analysis and Quality Management. I also honed my technical proficiency in software tools such as AutoCAD, CATIA, and ANSYS, further enhancing my design and simulation skills.My journey was enriched by hands-on industrial training at organizations like Integral Coach Factory Chennai (manufacturer of… Show more I gained a comprehensive foundation in subjects such as Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Design and Manufacturing, and Turbo Machinery, complemented by advanced coursework in Finite Element Analysis and Quality Management. I also honed my technical proficiency in software tools such as AutoCAD, CATIA, and ANSYS, further enhancing my design and simulation skills.My journey was enriched by hands-on industrial training at organizations like Integral Coach Factory Chennai (manufacturer of railway coaches) & BHEL Ranipet (Boiler Accessories Plant).Beyond academics, I was an active participant in sports and extracurricular activities like football, table tennis, chess, financial market analysis, and video game tournaments. I developed expertise in solving real-world challenges and contributing to innovative projects.Key Achievement: Successfully passed the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), enabling me to pursue higher studies at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Show less

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

  2009 - 2011

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.) Mechanical Engineering 9.24

  Activities and Societies: Table Tennis, Squash, Badminton During my postgraduation, I specialized in the area of Fluids and Thermal Engineering, with key coursework in subjects like Computational Fluid Dynamics, Sorption heating and cooling systems, Heat Transfer, Aerodynamics, and Energy Systems. Awarded the prestigious DAAD Master’s Scholarship, I conducted my thesis at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, focusing on hydrogen storage in metal hydrides for refrigeration and automotive applications. I performed experimental and numerical studies… Show more During my postgraduation, I specialized in the area of Fluids and Thermal Engineering, with key coursework in subjects like Computational Fluid Dynamics, Sorption heating and cooling systems, Heat Transfer, Aerodynamics, and Energy Systems. Awarded the prestigious DAAD Master’s Scholarship, I conducted my thesis at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, focusing on hydrogen storage in metal hydrides for refrigeration and automotive applications. I performed experimental and numerical studies (COMSOL Multiphysics software), validating absorption/desorption simulations with test data. This work was published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. My time in Germany strengthened my research, project management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. I successfully defended my thesis in 2011, earning my Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Guwahati with distinction as the class topper. Show less